Body attached writing accessory



March 1, 1960 R. K. PALMER 2,926,631

BODY ATTACHED WRITING ACCESSORY Filed Sept. 12, 1956 NVENTOR RUNDLETTE K. PALMER ATTORNEYS retracting mechanism witho o t y er b i r i n al fo fth am s "itrinl hereof.

cqm inc fbqd hat e @tracting means which irnayfheprov d id ith a comfortwon t t nony ATTACHED mm; Accnssonv Rundlette K. Palme iri r eri ksbw VB Armen n S mber -2 195. SsriakNQ- 609,490 SGlaimS. C1. 1201s l t Ibis nve on elat s t writ n assss e t wer particularly to a combined pen anti pencil case hiz iving means torattaching the same to the body of the user and 'a retracting means for automatically retracting the pen Tand pencil within housings providedtherefor when such pen or pencilis not in use; This invention {is an iprovemejnt on that shown in my prior Patent #2,7 55,77 2,

issued Ju y 24, 1 56 an hat wn i m p i n tplication Serial No. 504,883, filed April 29, 1955, ew

"Pa n 2, 3,611 ssue May 28 119 ,Heretofore, numerous types of pen or pencil holders incorporating retracting rneans have been prop pseldjan d utiliied and'sorneof these merely provided a retracting trn ea'ns for attachment to the app rel of the user and which served to retract the pen orpencilout ofthe way" fla n Per ods 9 min-1 s hsrt qffiths 9 the Prir tartjl cievices included means for containing or housing the fpen or pencil during perio cls'ofnon-use, but many 9 flies: Wm rel t ves he v an r v riiwfin f lquen v impeded ma tmqwnents th undid h usefr vvhenlthe penor pencil yvas retracted osition.

Thes Pr r d vice we l e is u ie gt ,t eqqe th it a virt ally timns .JtQ pair 9 mule 9 h .QmPlqdY n ntling th de ic and riv s/"o ten this lqns etisn-ltends i he id vice unfit for jfurtheruse.

Devices of this nature have heretofore been somewhat objectionable due to the fact, that often they yvere not wq cpl a nea ar nq and wer urn ,QfQIt JLtQ W and u he mor in man n anc s t wer r l t v i pe it re mark The pri .jar ileum i 1mm h -9i penci ,the qbvpermit in th s m $9 etrate a n d damage the a p a'r el oflthe user, sulte in tinire uem u q sus tdeviss it i l rf ssr t islyan,q iqct o h invsnt d more he -an t e is mqas sndr conveniently and economically manufacturedJfr om lightweight readilyiavailable materials and which may be converi iently applied to or removed fromthe wrist of the user. i

A further-ohject of the invention is the provision of a body attached pen and pencil case and retractingmeanoin which there is also provided means for covering the pen t anti-pencil when not in use thereby-preventingdamage or soiling-of thegarments of the user.

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Another object of the invention is the provision of a body attached pen pencil case and retractingmeans in which such retracting means' comprises sanitary;

structure which may be conveniently packaged assuindividual un" for use in replacing damaged or defective retractingnnits. V i A further o ject of the invention is the provision of a combined body att'acheii nna pencilicase an re tractiiig means incliniingfa i base of pliable material, such as leather or plastic vv hichivill provide a pleasing peara nce anti at thesarne'jtime, conform to the vvris t of user thereby eliminatinigh'ny discomfort. I

A still further object'lof the invention is the provision of a combined bodvattach ed penand pencil 1c d retracting means which may be'conveniehtly tta the wrist of the user thereby tpositioni ng'the pen or p ril cil a convenient location for removal and useip iiiigersiof theuser angl'upon releaseof the same byth fingers of the user, such pen, or pencil will he auto callyretracted 'vvithin the housings provided therefor and f fa le o a e uate p otec the sr osedfpqiq 9 7 shown in Fig. 1;

'ciahle "distance from the'hand of the user.

A furtherobject of the 'invenltion is the pro si .be apparent from the following description ta junction .jwith thei accompa nying (iravvingwherjei .means for retaining the flaps in position.

en is of the housings above the body, in ortier toma n the exposedtips of the pen and pencilspaced an ap e- Anq fi bi??? bf 1 invention" i he P QYi i o y cornhined boiiy attached pentanipencilcase and" in m an n whic i vidua i I=iP 1a e;1 v ds :coveringfthe retracting means, which flaps may he yeniently opened to perrnitieirioval and replace th retra i e n ail re the p o ma thereto.

a' qqmb ss b d ts h d P an T= 9 5 tracting means having a strap for 'securing'the s o the wrist of the user and inwhich a flap fixed atone .end

to the strapand freeht thejother,"extendsibevveenthe rwrist of the user 'and the'body of the case in or rfto contribute to the comfort of wearing thc sa e. w

A stillfurther object of the invention is the provision of a combined ubody'attached pen and pencil case and retracting means including tuhular housings for receiving the penvand .pencilqwhen not stinsuse and in which the i forward ends; of thehousings are-flaredin order tot-faciliftate ,entry offthe pen andpencilgtheiieto. A l

Fur he ob t and a ant 9 the i vention will 1 is atoplplan view t of a b accessory "including" pen and pen accordance vvith thisinventionj i l 2 i a s e-e t naliisw t-the,mitin a c s qty "Fig. 3 is a sectional View ta e b emiell 9. t

Fig. 4 a rear end elevational sory shown in Fig. 1; and i V Fig. 5 a fragmentary sectionafview view of the riting acces showing the snap --With continued referencetto the drawing, there is .h0wn -,a ho dye attached. writing accessory constructed in uaccordance with thisinvention'and whichmaywell-comi -A still fur ther object of the invention .is the provision 1 -of a body attached pen and penc-ilcase and retracting means in which such retracting means, as well as the pen and pencil may be conveniently removed :and replaced athe rear ends of the housin gs provided therefor i-rwithout requiring the usetof speciah tools or operations nhaidly from (the "en new Merl??? 2 ,flared ends 18 and 19 and the rear ends of the tubes 14 and 15 terminate in longitudinally extending spring fingers 20 and 21 on the tube 14 and 22 and 23 on the tube 15. The tube 14 is provided with inwardly extending prongs 24 and 25 adjacent the juncture of the fingers 20 and 21 be removed and replaced without removing the tubes 14 and from the base 10.

The hood 33 is provided adjacent the forward end thereof, with strap means 40 for securing the device to the wrist of the user and the strap means 40 may well comprise one part 41 having a buckle 42 attached to the end thereof and another part 43 having eyelets 44 therein for receiving the tongue 45 of the buckle 42 in order to permit convenient adjustment of the strap means 40. The portion 43 of the strap means 40 may also be provided with a reinforcing and protective flap 46 which may be secured to the inner portion of the part 43 by the eyelets 44 or may be secured thereto in any other desired with the tube 14 and the tube 15 is providedwith in- ,wardly and rearwardly extending prongs 26 and 27 adj'acent the juncture of the fingers 22 and 23 with the tube 15. A unitary retracting mechanism 28 is removably disposed between the spring fingers and 21 and the retracting mechanism 28' is provided with a flexible element extending through a longitudinal aperture in a bumper 29 of yieldable material disposed in engagement with'the prongs '24 and and the flexible element is attached to the rear' end of the pen 16. Similarly, a retracting mechanism 30 is releasably positioned between the spring fingers 22 and 23 on the tube 15 and aflexible element extends through a longitudinal aperture in a yieldable bumper member31 disposed in engagement with the prongs 26 and 27. The flexible memher from the retracting mechanism 30 is secured to the rear end of the pencil 17 disposed in the tube 15. The bumper member29 and 31 may be formed of yieldable material, such as leather or the like and such'bumper members may be engaged by the rear ends of the pen and pencil 16 and 17, or'by a loop or other fastening means 32 on the rear end of the pen and pencil 16 and 17 in order to cushion the same during retraction, of the pen and pencil within'the tubes 14 and 15. The retractingmechanisms 28 and 30 may be of the type shown and ,tligsscribed in my prior Patent #2,755,772, issued July 24, The tubes 14 and 15 may be held in place on the wedge members 11 by a'hood 33 of suitable pliable material,

' which hood is disposed over the tubes 14 and 15 and may he;secured to the base 10 by stitching, lacing or other suitable means 34 adjacent the side edges of the base 10 and by a line of stitching or lacing 35 between the tubes 14 and 15. Since the tubes 14 and 15 need not he removed from the device for repairs or servicing of the retracting mechanism and the like, the hood 33 may if desired,- be permanently secured to the base 10 by any suitable means.

j The hood 33 is provided at the rear end with an elongated slit 36 disposed midway between the, tubes 14 and 15"and which slit 36 serves to provide flaps 37 and 38 for covering the retracting mechanisms 28 and 30. As best shown in Figs. 2 and 3, the flaps 37 and 38 extend over the retracting mechanisms 28 and 30 and downwardly to the rear thereof, there being provided snap means 39 on the flaps 37 and 38 and on the rear end of the base 10 in order to removably secure the flaps 37 and 38 in place. When it is desired. to remove ,or replace ,the retracting mechanisms 28 and 30, as well as the pen and pencil 16 and 17, it is only necessary to release the snap means 39 thereby releasing the flaps 37 and 38, at which time the same may be folded back to expose the retracting mechanisms 28 and 30 which may beremoved from between the spring fingers and thereafter the bumpers 29 and 31, as well asthe pen and pencil 16 and 17 removed from the tubes 14 and 15. These elements may be. replaced in the same manner and the flaps 37 and 38 moved to covering position and secured in place by engagement of the snap means 39. In this way, the retracting mechanism, as well as the penand pencil may manner adjacentone end of the .flap 46 and the opposite end 47 of the flap 46 extends beneath the body'10 and is free. tween the wrist of the user and the body 10 and will thereby operate to smooth. out any irregularities in the lower surface of the body 10 thereby providing a comfortable engagement with the wrist of the user.

The forward end 12 of the body 10 may be folded back upon itself, as best shown in Fig. 2, to provide pockets 48 for receiving the forward ends of the pen and in order to permit convenient engagement of the same with the forward ends of the pen and pencil 16 and 17 and in order to improve the flexibility of the forward end 12 of the body 10, there may be provided a triangular cutout 51 substantially midway between the pockets 48, which as best shown in Fig. 2, will permit the material of the forward portion of the body 10 to flex or yield during operation of the device.

As will be seen, the wedge members 11 elevate the forward ends of the tubes 14 and 15 above the body 10 and consequently, materially space the forward ends of the pen and pencil Hand 17 from the back of the hand of theuser and when it is desired to utilize either the pen or pencil 16 and 17, the same may be pulled forwardly from the tubes 14 and 15 byf'one hand of the user and grasped in the fingers of the hand of the user to which the device is attached. Upon completing the writing operation, it is merely necessary to release the pen or pencil 16 and 17 whereupon the retracting mechanism will pull the same rearwardly within the tubes 14 and 15, such movement being materially facilitated by the flared forward ends 18 and 19 ofthe tubes 14 and 15.

It will be apparent that the above described invention may be conveniently and economically manufactured in a variety of styles, materials and colors and that the same provides a convenient case for a pen and pencil without in any way impeding theuse thereof and likewise, provides a means for automatically retracting such pen or pencil into thecase after use thereof. There is, likewise, 35'

provided, as described above, a cover-means for protecting thepoints of the pen and pencil to prevent soiling or damage 'of the apparel of the user andobviou'sly, the invention may be conveniently worn on the arm inside the sleeve of the user and completely shielded from view. Inaddition, the structure permits removal and replacement of the retracting mechanism, as well as the pen or in use.

.R will be obvious to those skilled in'the art that various changes may be made in the invention without departing from the spirit and scope thereof and therefore the invention is .not limited by that which is shown in the drawing and described in the specification, but only as indicated in the appended claims.

What is claimed is:

1. A writing accessory of the character described comprisingan elongated generally rectangular base of pliable Consequently, the flap 46 will be disposed be-.

end of said wedge member being spaced inwardly from the forward end ,of said base and l thethin end of said wedge member being spaced *inwardly from the rear end {of said base, an elongated tube disposed on said wedge member with the forward end elevated above said base and providing a housing for a pen or pencil, a pen or pencil disposed in said housing, the wall of said tube adjacent the forward end being flared to facilitate entry of said pen or pencil, curved resilient fingers. extending longitudinally from the rear end of said tube, inwardly extending prongs in the wall of said tube adjacent the juncture 'ofsaid fingers with said tube, a bumper comprising a plug of yieldable material removably; disposed in place on said wedge member, a flap on the rear end of said hood for covering said retracting mechanism, snap means for releasably securing the rear end of said flap to said base, strap means extending from opposite sides of said hood adjacent the forward end for detachably sematerial, an elongated "wedge mbmber'secured a, the up per surface of said ba'se longitudinally thereof, the thick curing said accessory to the wrist of the user, said strap means including a buckle on one part and eyelets in the i other part, a wrist engagingflap secured adjacent one end to said other part and extending beneath said base with the opposite end freeand a pocket in the forward end of said base for receiving the end of said pen or pencil disposed in said tube.

2. A writing accessory of the character described comprising an elongated generally rectangular base of pliable material, an elongated wedge member secured to the upper surface of said base longitudinally thereof, the thick endof said wedge member being spaced inwardly from the forward end of said base and the thin end of said wedge .member being spaced inwardly from the rear end of said base, an elongated tube disposed on said Wedge member with the forward end elevated above saidbase and providing a housing for a pen or pencil, a pen or pencil disposed in said housing, the wall ofsaid tube adjacent the forward end being flared to facilitate entry of said pen or pencil, resilient fingers extending longitudinally from the rear end of said tube, inwardly extending prongs in the wall of said tube adjacent the juncture of said fingers with said tube, a bumper comprising a plug of yieldable material removably disposed in the rear end of said tube in engagement with said prongs and having an axially extending aperture, a unitary retracting mechanism re- .movably retained between the fingers on "said tube and including a flexible element extending through the aperture in said bumper and secured to the rear end of said pen or pencil whereby said pen or pencil,,said bumper and said retracting mechanism may be removed and replaced from the rear end of said tube, a hood of pliable material disposed. over said tubes and attached to said base to secure saidtube in place on said wedge members,

a fiapon the rear end of said hood for covering said retracting mechanism, means for releasably securing the rear endcf said flap to said base and strap. means extending from opposite sides of said hoodadjacent the forward end for detachably securing said accessory to the wrist of the user, said strap means including a buckle on one part and eyelets in the other part.

m anest surface of said b'ase longitudinally thei'eof, the thick end of said wedge member being spaced inwardly from'the forward endof said base andlthe thin endbf "said wedge member being spaced inwardly from the rear end of said base an elongated tube disposed on said wedge member with the-forward end member e10 vated above said base and providing a housing for a pen a or pencil, a pen or pencil disposed in said housing, the wall of said tube adjacent the forward end being flared to facilitate entry of said pen, or pencil, resilient fingers extending longitudinally from the rear end of said tube,

inwardly extending prongs in the wall of said tube, a bumper comprising a plug of yieldable material remov ably disposed in said tube in engagement with said prongs 15.

and having an axiallyextending aperture, a unitary retracting mechanism removably retained between the fingers on said tube and including a flexible element extending through the aperture in said bumper and secured to the rear end of said pen or pencil whereby said pen or pencil, said bumper and said retracting mechanism may be removed and replaced from the rear end of said tube, a hood of pliable material disposed over said tube and attached to said base to secure said tube in place on said wedge member, a flap on the rear end of said end of said wedge member being disposed adjacent the forward end of said base and the thin end of saidiwedge member being disposed adjacent the rear end of said base,

an elongated tube disposed onsaidwedge member with the. forward end elevated above said base and providing a housing for a pen or pencil, a pen or pencil disposed in said housing, resilient fingers extending longitudinally from the rear end of said tube, inwardly extending prongs in the wall of said tube, a bumper comprising a plug of yieldable material removably disposed in said tube in engagement with said prongs and having an axially extending aperture, a unitary retracting mechanism removably retained between the fingers on said tube and including a flexible element extending through the aperture in said bumper and secured to the rear end-of said pen or pencil whereby said pen or pencil, said bumper, and said retracting mechanism may be removed and re-' placed from the rear end of said tube, a hood of pliable material disposed over said tube and attached to said base to secure said tube in place on said wedge member, a

flap on, the rear end of said hood for covering said retracting mechanism, means for releasably securing the rear end of said flap to said base and meansfor detachably securing said accessory to the wrist of the user.

5. A writing accessory of the'characterdlescribed comf prising an elongated, generally rectangular base of pliable 3. A writing accessory of the character described cornprising anelongated generally rectangular base of pliable i i material, an elongated wedge member secured to the material, an elongated wedge member secured to the upper surface of .said base longitudinally thereof, the thick end of said wedge member being disposed adjacent the forward end of said base and the thin end of said wedge member being disposed adjacent the rear end of said base, an elongated tube disposed on said wedge member with the forward end elevated above said base and providinga housing for a pen or 'pencil, a pen or pencil disposed in said housing, resilient fingers extending longitudinally from therear end of said tube, :a unitary retracting mechanism removably'retained between the fingers on said tube and including a flexible element secured to the rear end of said pen or pencil whereby said pen or pencil and said retracting mechanism may be removed andlreplaced from the rear end of said tube, a

"7 hdod of pliable material disposdi over said tube and attached: to said base to-secure said tube in place on said 'wedge member, a flap on the rear end of said hood for covering said retracting mechanism, means for releasably References Cited in the filevof this patent UNITED STATES PATENTS Newhouse et a1. July 14, 1914 Bu'edall .Mar. 31, 1925 V Freid May 22, 1956 Palmer July 24, 1956 

